Sec. 1.5. (a) In cooperation with the bureau of motor vehicles, the department shall: (1) verify a Gold Star family member's relationship status; and (2) issue a free annual pass if requested by a Gold Star family member. (b) A Gold Star family member must be a resident of Indiana to apply for a free annual pass. (c) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section. As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.131.